US Bridges

US54/US400 HWY WB over Kta (I-35)

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Sedgwick County, Kansas · JCT US-54 / I-35 (kta) · Structure no. 999905400878331

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
293 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54/US400 HWY WB over Kta (I-35) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US54/US400 HWY WB over Kta (I-35) in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,807 by 2044. The structure is 293 ft (89.4 m) long and 70 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS54/US400 HWY WB
CrossesKta (I-35)
LocationJCT US-54 / I-35 (kta)
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67917, -97.19056
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length293 ft (89.4 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,300 (2023)
Projected traffic26,807 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US54/US400 HWY WB over Kta (I-35) built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US54/US400 HWY WB over Kta (I-35) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US54/US400 HWY WB over Kta (I-35) carry?

About 20,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US54/US400 HWY WB over Kta (I-35)?

The structure is 293 ft (89.4 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US54/US400 HWY WB over Kta (I-35)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.